Free-agent OF Max Kepler suspended 80 games for positive PED test
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- Max Kepler has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug Epitrenbolone, according to Major League Baseball.
- The 32-year-old veteran outfielder is currently a free agent following a single season with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025.
- Kepler previously spent a decade with the Minnesota Twins, debuting in 2015, and has a career slash line of .235/.316/.425 with 179 home runs.
- In his recent season with the Phillies, Kepler struggled, hitting .216/.300/.391 with 18 homers and recording his lowest career OPS+ of 88.
